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🌱 How a former Marshfield officer keeps reinventing himself after retirement
You won't want to miss Charcoal Drawing - October on the Marshfield Patch calendar
Hi there, Marshfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a former Marshfield officer keeps reinventing himself after retirement
- When can Marshfield residents tap free fall-prevention help this fall?
- How a new training hub could change Marshfield-area emergency response
Also on today's calendar: Sabbath School and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
- Saturday: A passing shower, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. A life in motion: Groskinsky keeps finding the next chapter (hubcitytimes.com) — Longtime Marshfield police officer Bob Groskinsky reflects on how his career with the Marshfield Police Department launched a lifetime of public service, from local patrols to international missions. Now nearing 70, he's still active in Central Wisconsin, appearing in a film about Marshfield history and hosting interviews that spotlight everyday people's stories and experiences. 
2. Fall prevention fair draws about 100 participants in Wausau (onfocus.news) — Local seniors and caregivers should watch for an upcoming fall-prevention resource fair in Marshfield, organized by the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin and Aspirus. After a successful Wausau event drew about 100 people, organizers are expanding classes and programs that help older adults in Wood County stay safer, stronger, and more independent at home.
3. Mid-State launches campaign for $45M public safety training center (spmetrowire.com) — A major new Mid-State Technical College public safety training center in Stevens Point is expected to serve first responders from Marshfield and across the college's eight-county district. The $45 million Nexus project would expand realistic training for firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, and other agencies, potentially reducing travel costs and improving coordination for Marshfield-area departments that already rely on Mid-State programs.
4. New ATV ordinance takes effect in Wisconsin Rapids (wsaw.com) — Marshfield riders may be interested that Wisconsin Rapids is now opening most city streets to ATVs and UTVs, giving Wood County users a more direct route through town. Marshfield, which approved specific ATV routes in 2023, is cited as another example of how local communities are adapting to growing off-road vehicle use and updated state safety rules.
📸 Around Marshfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marshfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Charcoal Drawing - October →
Second Street Community Center, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Sabbath School →
Marshfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St, Marshfield
9:30 am - Worship Service →
Marshfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St., Marshfield
10:45 am - Bonnie & Clyde →
Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 South Chestnut Avenue, Marshfield
7:00 pm - Sabbath School →
Marshfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St, Marshfield
9:30 am - Worship Service →
Marshfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St., Marshfield
10:45 am - Friday Night Unwind: Move. Breathe. Connect. →
The Coven Marshfield, 211 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
5:30 pm - Sabbath School →
Marshfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St, Marshfield
9:30 am - Worship Service →
Marshfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St., Marshfield
10:45 am - Elders Meeting →
714 West 14th Street, Marshfield
5:30 pm - Church Board Meeting →
Fellowship room – Marshfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 714 West 14th Street, Marshfield
6:30 pm - Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty at Stoney River Assisted Living →
Stoney River Assisted Living, Marshfield
5:45 pm
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Marshfield. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Marshfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshfield here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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